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Capitol Punch Hazy IPA

Jing-A Brewing
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🌍 China · New England IPA · One of 65 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Jing-A's juicy Hazy IPA — tropical fruit and soft citrus with a smooth, hazy body and low bitterness. Capitol Punch is Beijing craft beer at its most modern: a NEIPA that would hold its own in any Brooklyn or Portland tap room. Evidence that China's craft scene has caught up with the world's best.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another New England IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
juicy
tropical
citrusy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Capitol Punch Hazy IPA

Appearance

Hazy golden-yellow with a soft, diffused clarity typical of the New England IPA style. The dense white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine retention, leaving delicate lacing on each sip. Moderate carbonation rises gently through the cloudy body.

hazy goldendense white headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with ripe tropical fruit — mango and pineapple — underscored by soft citrus notes of tangerine and grapefruit zest. Clean noble hop character emerges without sharp resinous edges, while a faint yeast-derived creaminess rounds the overall impression. No harsh alcohol or grain harshness.

tropical fruitsoft citrusclean hopcreamy

Taste

Entry is smooth and juicy, with tropical and stone fruit flavors dominating the mid-palate. Bittering is restrained at 45 IBU, arriving late and dissolving quickly rather than asserting itself. The mouthfeel is soft and full without being heavy, with a gentle creaminess that enhances drinkability.

juicy tropicallow bitternesssoft mouthfeel

Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering citrus and subtle fruity sweetness. Clean aftertaste leaves no residual harshness or metallic notes.

citrus fadeclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Capitol Punch Hazy IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Capitol Punch Hazy IPA

About New England IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a New England IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar New England IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hoppy, hazy character as Capitol Punch Hazy IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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